Phil Hellmuth Eliminated in 6th Place ($19,865)

Level 23
: 20,000/40,000, 5,000 ante

David "ODB" Baker: /
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Phil Hellmuth: /
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David "ODB" Baker completed, and Phil Hellmuth raised. Both players were showing a four.
"You owe me a double-up," Hellmuth said to Baker. "Come along with your nine."
Baker called and then bet on fourth street. Hellmuth raised, leaving less than a full bet behind. Baker called. On fifth street, Baker bet, and Hellmuth called for less, going all in.
Baker revealed , and hit a two on sixth to make an eight-perfect. He didn't improve on seventh but had Hellmuth drawing thin.
Hellmuth showed and, needing a non-pair below a seven, hit two jacks in a row to bust the tournament in sixth place.
Player | Chips | Progress |
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1,335,000
135,000
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135,000 |
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Busted | |
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